The living room furniture of any home is a combination of style, comfort, storage and passion driven furniture; therefore, each piece is a symbolism of you identity and your taste for life. Your selection of the living room furniture should be based on these four major factors - Requirement, Space in the room, Style and Budget. Deciding the priority of these four factors in advance and proceeding accordingly will result in a perfect purchase of a sophisticated yet classy living room furniture.

Typically drawing rooms have plenty of seating. There's often at least one sofa and a couple of chairs. Of course it takes more than chairs to make a room work. A complete design idea for living room requires tables, bookshelves and other pieces of furniture, all working together in harmony to give the space a cohesive and stylish look. A lot of items tend to go in the drawing room so it's important to arrange them all in a balanced and well-proportioned way. Once the room's furniture is arranged, the need to place the accessories in a balanced way begins. Making the most of the space we have got is a common goal among homeowners, and no matter what kind of space they inhabit, it will likely have a drawing room. One way to make a bold statement with the lounge decor is to modernize the whole room. This look begins with taking away all the clutter. A modern reception room should be as open and spacious as possible. If some things must be stored there, try to find storage units that close or serve another function as well. Modern living room design ideas are bright and well lit. If the room's existing lighting is a bit dim, adding some lamps could make a big impact. Modern furniture is characterized by its solid, bold colors and elegant, yet simple, design. The bolder, the better is the rule, especially if you have white walls or white carpet. Do not sacrifice comfort for style though. It is better to feel good than to look good.

If you have a 'cookie cutter' style home, consider adding an electric fireplace (found at your local home improvement stores inexpensively) to create a personalized warm and inviting focal point. Seating should be grouped around your focal point; it should also be arranged to promote conversations between the people in the room.